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 Vallarta Living
Making Dreams Come True in Mexico
 Angela Kocherga
Places like Puerto Vallarta and Cabo are popular vacation spots for Western Washington travelers. But now many of them are also buying homes along the Mexican coast, sparking a boom in once-remote regions.more »»»
Day of the Dolphin
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone was all smiles on June 13th, as over 40 kids from Centro de Atención Educación Especial in Bucerias enjoyed Dolphin Day at Dolphin Adventure. BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, dives right in, so you can share in the joy. more »»»
The Realities of Mexican Living
 Doug Bower
Americans do not want to confront the reality that they act badly in foreign countries. Mexico is no exception. Though not all without exception come here and act like they were raised by wolves, a great deal of them certainly do.more »»»
¡Ask a Mexican! Glossary
 Gustavo Arellano
Check out ¡Ask a Mexican!, where The Mexican can and does answer any and every question on all-things-Mexican. In the course of his answers, The Mexican will use certain terms and phrases for better-rounded answers. Here are the most-used.more »»»
Viviendo en México - Guadalajara
 Korah Winn
One thing that I really enjoy about living in a larger ciudad (city) like Guadalajara, is that because there is a higher population density, there are usually always interesting things that you can do that are within walking distance.more »»»
Planned Resorts Lure Retirees
 Tom Kelly
There's a reason the most popular Mexican second home areas are popular: They got a huge helping hand from the government. Tourism officials now have plans for new projects, including ones on the jungle coast south of Cancun and north of Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Centro de Acopio Animal Logo Contest
 Laura Gelezunas
Do it for the dogs ... and the cats! The Animal Shelter of Puerto Vallarta is looking for a logo and they want you to supply it. All local commercial artists, and anyone with some talent, gather your creative skills and make a sign, which will be posted on the route to the shelter.more »»»
Viviendo en México
 Korah Winn
After traveling extensively for several years now, in my mind, home is no longer just a location. Home is where my grandparents are, because I know that no matter where in the mundo (world) I am, and whether what I do is a success or a failure, I have their love and open arms to come back to.more »»»
Hot Summer Fashion in Puerto Vallarta
 "...this is probably not just a fad"
Appliqués, sequins, beads and embroidery are just a few of the ornaments adorning denim this season. Join Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, for a peek at the hot summer fashions you'll find at Simarik Boutique in Plaza Caracol.more »»»
Dolphin Day Camp in Puerto Vallarta
 Macy Jozsef
Since 1988, Macy Jozsef of Living from the Heart has been providing recreational, motivational and educational dolphin assisted therapy programs to people with Autism, Down's Syndrome, learning disabilities and other challenges. Nowadays, she is offering Dolphin Day Camp at Dolphin Adventures in Puerto Vallarta - and the program has been a huge success...more »»»
Literature is Ideal Way to Know Hispanics
 Jerry Johnston
Mexicans are already better at taking the measure of Americans through our words. They have no aversion to reading subtitles in the theater. They attend American movies in droves. They buy translations of books on the New York Times best-seller list by the thousands. They know more about us than we know about them.more »»»
Against Tide, Some Seek Mexican Citizenship
 Chris Hawley
Some came for love. Some came for work. Others just wound up here and decided to stay. On a recent sunny day, 50 immigrants from the US, China, Italy, Spain and elsewhere rose to their feet before a crowd of dignitaries and took a life-changing step: They became Mexicans.more »»»
Mexico Quiz
 Quiztime UK
Are you planning on living or working in Mexico? What do you know about the culture and history of Mexico? The following questions attempt to dig deep into your knowledge to determine if you really know Mexico or are just an expat "wannabe."more »»»
Rub-A-Dub-Dub... A Dog in a Tub
 Laura Gelezunas
Do you like bubble baths and frisky dogs? Every Thursday morning at 9 am, the Animal Shelter of Puerto Vallarta offers animal lovers the perfect opportunity to put on your grubbies and come play in the bubbles.more »»»
Behavior Guide Aims at Demise of "the Ugly American"
 Bernd Debusmann
Alarmed by the relentless rise of anti-Americanism around the world, a business-backed group is trying to change the behavior that spawned an enduring stereotype of Americans abroad - loud, arrogant, ill-dressed, ill-mannered and lacking respect for other cultures.more »»»
Enter the Readers' Choice Poll 2006 and Win!
 PVNN
With so many diverse choices in dining, art and entertainment in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it is difficult to single out "the best of the best," but every year, Virtual Vallarta's Readers' Choice Awards gets bigger and better.more »»»
Where Living's Cheap
 Richard Furness
This is perhaps a little late to be writing about winter in Mexico, but if you're approaching retirement and seeking adventure before the rocking chair claims you, Mexico is worth some very serious consideration - and spring is the time to start planning.more »»»
Is There a Dolphin in the House?
 Laura Gelezunas
A dolphin may be just what the doctor ordered in the form of therapy. For about two decades, physical therapists and psychologists have praised the effects of dolphin therapy and how swimming with dolphins can help the sick and handicapped.more »»»
Bountiful Boy Helps Clothe Poor Children
 Natalie Clemens
When Trevor Montrone was 5 years old, he went on a dune buggy tour deep into the jungle of Puerto Vallarta. There, he saw some little boys playing ball with rocks. They didn't have shirts on. They didn't have shoes on. That's when the Bountiful native gave one of the boys his Spider-Man T-shirt. "He was really happy," said Trevor.more »»»
An Annual Plea For A Sober Cheer For Cinco De Mayo
 Mary Sanchez
Here's a plea for Cinco de Mayo: Save it from going the way of St. Patrick's Day - a day of commercially driven binge drinking by people claiming to be "Irish for a day." I suspect some of the "Mexican-for-a-day" drinkers envision themselves downing tequila shots, thinking they are being one with their brethren in Mexico. Sorry, but no.more »»»
Tired of Retirement: Study Finds Retirees Returning to Work
 MF
Can't wait to escape the grind of your job and retire? Not everyone feels that way. A new study shows many potential retirees want to keep working longer. The study finds that about one-third of all American retirees have returned to work for pay after an average sabbatical of one-and-a-half years.more »»»
Viviendo en México
 Korah Winn
As I was gearing up to come home for the summer, something happened that I didn't anticipate. A bilingual school in Guadalajara asked me to be a substitute teacher until the end of the school year, which is June 30th.more »»»
Vallarta Orchid Society News
 PVNN
If you are an orchid lover, you won't want to miss the free lecture on Orchid Terminology and Vocabulary presented by the Vallarta Orchid Society on Sunday, April 30th at 1 pm in the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Admission is free.more »»»
Fresh Air Foundation Spring Camp Held in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
While over 200,000 visitors filled the streets of Puerto Vallarta during the two week Semana Santa and Pascua spring break, 70 local kids had the opportunity to attend a multi-cultural spring camp presented by the non-profit Fresh Air Foundation.more »»»
Is Vallarta Bursting at the Seams?
 Margo Jodyne Dills
A stroll along Los Muertos Beach on Good Friday afternoon conveyed a swelling mass of humanity, gathered together in the name of Holiness. They didn't look very pious in my eyes and there can be no doubt about it, most were taking a break from their routine lives. more »»»
Local Kids Soccer Teams Score Big
 PVNN
This was a special week for many of the young soccer players in Puerto Vallarta. Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, shows us how area teams scored big, thanks to the generosity of some soccer fanatics from California.more »»»
Soccer Uniforms Donated to Puerto Vallarta Kids
 Bob Cohen
Coach Leigh Kirmsee of the Mount Diablo Soccer Association in Concord and Steve Price, the owner of Soccer Magic in Walnut Creek, donated more than $50,000 pesos worth of new soccer uniforms, balls and other equipment to some of our local youth soccer teams here in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Viviendo en México
 Korah Winn
I realize that most of my recent articles have been about traveling to different places while in Mexico. My family is probably thinking, "I thought she was supposed to be studying, not traveling all around Mexico."more »»»
California Soccer League Supports PV Youth
 Bob Cohen
Join former Chivas star, Demetrio Madero, and Concord California Mount Diablo Soccer Association Coach, Leigh Kirmsee, at the Puerto Vallarta Sports Stadium on Wednesday, April 19th at 11 am, as they present much needed uniforms and sports equipment to some of the less fortunate children's soccer teams in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Indigenous Traditions Enrich Mexico´s Easter Celebrations
 El Universal
The traditions and customs of Mexico´s scores of indigenous peoples have greatly enriched the Christian faith brought here by the Spanish, a phenomenon especially evident during Holy Week.more »»»
Mexico by Mountain Bike: A Cultural Experience
 Jim Scripps
Rogelio Salazar may have the ultimate job, though he only makes $80 on a good day. Eighty dollars goes a long way in Mexico, even in an expensive tourist town like Puerta Vallarta.more »»»
Banderas Bay Trading Company Expands
 PVNN
The Banderas Bay Trading Company recently celebrated the opening of their new upscale "warehouse" store with an opening cocktail party. Join Banderas News Video Journalist, Laura Gelezunas, as she shows us the art of decorating in high style.more »»»
Third Annual American School Scramble
 PVNN
Don't miss the fun on Saturday, May, 27th, as a 9 am shotgun start kicks off the Third Annual American School Scramble at El Tigre Golf Club. All amateur golfers, men and women, with or without handicaps, are invited for this fun-filled event to raise funds for the American School of Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
I Love to Cook - an Interview with Oscar Galvan
 Kathy Taylor
A few days following his fist win in a professional cooking contest, the Thierry Blouet Vallarta Trophy, Kathy Taylor had the pleasure of interviewing one of Mexico's hottest young chefs, Oscar Galvan.more »»»
Viviendo en México - Guanajuato, Day One
 Korah Winn
During one of my very first Spanish classes here in Mexico, my teacher Cynthia told me that Guanajuato was a must see. So, it's no wonder that I suggested to Philana that we go to Guanajuato after I found out she was also interested in traveling.more »»»
Mexico Becoming More Than a Spring Break Destination
 Ryan Johnson
Like a large chunk of students at the UA, I went to Mexico over spring break. I even went to a tequila factory. But I'm pretty sure I came away with an extremely different impression of the country than the revelers in Rocky Point, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Cozumel, Playa Del Carmen and Rosarita did. While they saw beaches, bead vendors and beer, I saw a country of opportunity.more »»»
Heavy Divisions in How Mexico, U.S. View Each Other
 Angus Reid
Adults in the United States and Mexico are far from perceiving each other in the same fashion. While 78 per cent of American respondents say Mexicans are hard-working, only 26 per cent of Mexican respondents feel the same way about U.S. citizens.more »»»
Movie Legend's Valentine's Day Gift Proves a Huge Draw
 Western Mail
A tropical villa in Mexico which Welsh film star Richard Burton bought for his wife Suzy Hunt has been turned into a boutique hotel. And Hacienda San Angel in the seaside resort of Puerto Vallarta has proved a huge success with film fans from all over the world who are queuing up to stay there.more »»»
Lending a Hand to Turtle Rescue
 Cindy Loose
The next evening, as we release the newest batch of turtles hatched that day, I wish them luck in their perilous journey. I say a little prayer that each mother, on her return, will find a tortuguero waiting to greet her.more »»»
Making a Life Out of Surf, Sand and Shrimp
 Sara Perry
"What's not to love about Sayulita?" Patty Southworth asks as we watch a group of surfers catching yet another idyllic wave on a brilliant 80-degree February afternoon. This quiet Mexican fishing village, an hour's drive north of Puerto Vallarta, has been home to Oregonians Patty and Paul Southworth for nearly 10 years.more »»»
Viviendo en México - Learning to Speak Spanish
 Korah Winn
My second five-week session of classes are completely in Spanish, so there are definitely times where the content is going way over my head. But it is amazing how after you get a basic vocabulary, you can begin getting the gist of what is going on by grabbing a few words here and there and construing meaning from them.more »»»
A Household Chore Brings Surprise Benefits
 Philip A. Rue
Exercise, fresh air, and water play make an excellent combination for persons interested in staying in good health and keeping a good silhouette of 90-60-90 in metric measurements. The best part is that it costs nothing.more »»»
Local Animals Looking for Love
 PVNN
For over 1½ years the Animal Shelter of Puerto Vallarta has been promoting the wellbeing, respect and care of all animals. Join Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, as she takes a look at this fairly new facility and puts on a Pet Parade to show us some of the cuddly creatures who are ready for a new home.more »»»
Viviendo en México - Instituto Cultural de Guadalajara
 Korah Winn
After a long week of final exams at the Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros in Guadalajara, I took the time to take a tour at the Instituto Cultural, a cultural center featuring murals painted by the famous Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco.more »»»
Retire in Style South of the Border
 Les Christie
In the past 10 years, new Mexican beach resorts have attracted a flood of American expatriates to retirement and second home communities. Last year, the Dallas Morning News reported that more than 1 million Americans now live in Mexico, at least part time, five times the number of 10 years ago.more »»»
Viviendo en México
 Korah Winn
Lately, my perception about myself has changed. I have taken on the identity of being a foreigner. Each day when I open my eyes, I wake up in a land where the words are unfamiliar to me and I find it difficult to express myself adequately.more »»»
Americans Not Waiting to Learn Spanish
 Daniel Trotta
America‘s reputation as an English-only nation is fading, and not just because cartoon character Bart Simpson says "Ay, Caramba!" and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recycles his old movie line "Hasta la vista, baby."more »»»
El Calcetin Soltario
 Sue Fornoff
Karl and Rosa West may have just arrived in Bucerias, but they have wasted no time in trying to clean up the town. Their new business, a laundry called El Calcetin Soltario (The Lonely Sock) opened on Monday, February 6th. They are located on Highway 200 in Bucerias, across the highway from Restaurant Famar.more »»»
Viviendo en México - A Visit to Mazamitla
 Korah Winn
This past weekend I was offered the chance to go to Mazamitla, Jalisco with two women from my school. Kathy is an adventurous person who lives in Tacoma, WA. She has been traveling in Mexico on and off for several years with her husband.more »»»
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